Nikon Z Z 30
The Z 30’s DX-format CMOS sensor and fully articulating touchscreen make it a purpose-built tool for 4K 30p video and 60p live streaming with reliable eye-tracking autofocus. Its built-in stereo microphone and selfie controls, including tap-to-focus and a self-timer, streamline solo shooting without extra gear. This camera is best for vloggers and streamers who need a compact, easy-to-use setup for direct-to-camera content.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP aps-c
Video 4K @30fps
34 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong sensor (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong af (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z 30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z 30 | 65.7 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 26.8 | 19.3 | 75.4 | 44.6 | 81.1 | 36.8 | 34.8 | 31.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.5 | 92.5 | 98 | 56.5 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 94.9 | 98.5 | 96.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 66.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.8 | 94.7 | 98.2 | 96.6 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 91.9 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.5 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 77.1 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.2 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 75.3 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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